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16 December 2015
BSFC Student in the running for BBC’s Young Musician of the Year
Trumpet player Ed Carew, made it through the first stage of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Award to gain an audition in Cardiff…
1 December 2015
Former Student Returns from University to Offer Advice to Health & Social Care Students
Rachal Foster who is now studying Adult Nursing at the University of Chester returned to offer support & guidance to our current students…
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24 November 2015
Law Students are the best in Merseyside and Wales at the regional Bar Mock Trial
Law students at the College won the Chester Regional Heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition at Chester Crown Court, beating competition from Calday students in the final...
17 November 2015
Students Take Advantage of University of Liverpool Scholars Programme
Twenty-six students attended a talk on University of Liverpool’s Scholars Programme and how it can offer them the chance of a guaranteed place at University…
13 November 2015
Students awarded bursaries for Digital Training at BBC worth £4,500
Three students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media recently attended an intensive workshop at the BBC in London after being awarded for their performance in Battle of the Brands 2015…
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12 November 2015
Record Turnout at Wirral’s No1 Sixth Form Open Evening
Students from across Wirral joined us at our Open Event, with record numbers attending to find out why we’re Wirral’s No.1 Sixth Form and how they can apply for September 2016…
11 November 2015
Staff and Students remember and pay tribute on Armistice Day
Students Honour Armistice Day with 2 minute silence and handmade fabric poppies
11 September 2015
Graduation Ceremony 2015
We held a Graduation Ceremony to honour our Class of 2015 and their recent success…
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8 September 2015
Sixth Form Students Screen Film at the British Film Institute
Six students from The Sixth Form College were the only North West contingent to screen a film they created with the British Film Institute & the University of Liverpool this summer...
1 September 2015
Higher Apprenticeship Success for Law Student
Meg Earl successfully gained a place on a Legal Higher Apprenticeship with International Law Firm, Hill Dickinson…
24 August 2015
High Grade AS Success at The Sixth Form College
The Sixth Form College is Top of the Class for AS Achievement according to figures from The Sixth Form Colleges Association…
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13 August 2015
Exceptional Results with record numbers of straight A Students from Wirral’s largest A Level provider
The Sixth Form College is celebrating after 1050 students achieved success in their A Level exams (AS and A2)..
10 August 2015
ICT Higher Apprenticeship Success for Sixth Form College Student
Student, Ashleigh Boden, has successfully gained a place on one of Unilever’s highly sought after ICT Higher Apprenticeships…
7 August 2015
Sixth Form Student Gains Experience on a Prestigious 4-Week Research Placement
Aklack Hussain successfully gained a place on the Nuffield Research Placement at the Unilever Laboratories in Port Sunlight…
30 July 2015
Aspiring Nurse Completes Valuable NHS Placement
Sixth Form College student and current Head Girl, Ellie Jones, recently completed a valuable work experience placement with the NHS at St Catherine's Heart Support Service...
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6 July 2015
Farewell Class of 2015
We would like to say a fond farewell to our current Year 13 students & wish them every success in the future.
3 July 2015
The School of Art & Design Summer Exhibition 2015
The Sixth Form College’s School of Art & Design held their annual Summer Exhibition showcasing our student’s creative work…
1 July 2015
Record No. of Applicants attend College’s First Day Event
A record number of students have attended the new student event that took place at the College this week…
17 April 2015
Success for Aspiring Dentist, Phoebe Cameron Secures Offer from University of Leeds
Sixth Form College Student, Phoebe Cameron secured an offer from the University of Leeds to study Dentistry…
7 April 2015
Oxford University Success for Phoebe Harrison Sixth Form College Student Secures Place at Oxford University
Second year student, Phoebe Harrison has secured an offer from Oxford University to study Modern Languages (French and Spanish)
2 April 2015
BSFC to Broadway – The Sixth Form College Variety Show
Performing Arts students at The Sixth Form College performed in their own College Variety Show…
31 March 2015
Inspirational Iceland visit for Sixth Form College Geography students
A group of A Level Geography students from The Sixth Form College embarked on a life changing trip to Iceland.
30 March 2015
College Bake Off Raises over £350 to support A Day for Pip
Students and Staff at The Sixth Form College rallied together to raise money for A Day for Pip – a charity event set up to raise awareness of Patau Syndrome and funds for the Maternity Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital…
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23 March 2015
Sixth Form College Student Competes against Olympic Gold Medallist in National Rowing Competition
Sport student Kay Shimmin took part in 3 National Rowing Competitions in London and Eaton Dorney this month including the Women’s Head of the River Competition where she completed against Olympic Rowing Champion Katherine Grainger
20 March 2015
Students gain valuable Careers Guidance at The Sixth Form College’s Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair
The Sixth Form College invited a wide range of Employers and Apprenticeship providers to speak to students considering alternative options to Higher Education after their studies…
18 March 2015
Students take part in The Royal Society of Chemistry Young Analyst Competition held at The University of Liverpool
Three students from The Sixth Form College took part in a Chemistry Competition at The University of Liverpool this month and had the opportunity to experience working in a state-of-the-art University Laboratory…
16 March 2015
Students and their Parents enjoyed visiting The Sixth Form College for our Open Morning Event
Year 10 and 11 Students and their Parents from across Wirral and Merseyside enjoyed an informative morning at our Saturday Open Event…
13 March 2015
A Level Spanish Students Experience Canarian Culture on Trip to Tenerife
A group of our first & second year Spanish Students had the opportunity to visit a school in Tenerife and immerse themselves in the language and culture on the island...
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6 March 2015
London Visit inspires AS Psychology Students
AS Psychology Students at The Sixth Form College visited London to learn more about various aspects of their course including Systematic Desensitisation…
4 March 2015
Sixth Form College Student gets insight into a Career in the Financial Sector on Prestigious Placement with JP Morgan
Ambitious student Joseph Murphy gained a taste for his chosen career by completing work experience at one of Britain’s most prestigious Banking firms…
12 February 2015
Students Receive Expert Advice from Universities at The Sixth Form College
Last week we held our Higher Education Week at the College for University representatives and advisors to attend and offer advice and guidance to students wishing to progress to Higher Education…
6 February 2015
A-Level History Students Explore Historical Sites on Trip to Berlin
A group of our A-Level History students have recently returned from a fantastic trip to Germany’s Capital, Berlin to explore and experience the history of the City first-hand...
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5 February 2015
Sixth Form College Student Wins $200,000 Funded Place at US University
Student, Kirsty McLaren, has won a place and a financial aid package to study at St Olaf College in North Field Minnesota, after participating in the Sutton Trust’s US Programme run in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission...
22 January 2015
Another fantastic turnout at our Open Evening
It was great to welcome students and parents from schools across Wirral and beyond…
20 January 2015
Student Success with Unilever Work Experience Programme
AS Science Students from The Sixth Form College have successfully gained placements on Unilever’s Work Experience Programme at their Research Laboratories in Port Sunlight…
13 January 2015
FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF YOUTH SPEAKS SUCCESS FOR THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Wirral’s No.1 Sixth Form defended its local championship title for a fifth consecutive year taking first place out of the Senior Teams at this year’s annual Youth Speaks Competition with Birkenhead Rotary Club.
9 January 2015
Students explore ways they can Do More this New Year at our Annual Do More Fair
College clubs, societies & outside organisations attended The Sixth Form College Do More Fair this week offering students a range of enrichment opportunities to get involved with in 2015…
19 December 2014
College Christmas Production – The Man from Leeds
Drama & Theatre Studies Students at The Sixth Form College devised, directed and performed this year’s Christmas production – The Man from Leeds…
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17 December 2014
WIRRAL STUDENTS RECOGNISED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL
Students from the Sixth Form College in Birkenhead attended a glittering ceremony at Chester Cathedral to graduate from the National Citizenship Scheme (NCS).
15 December 2014
Psychology Students inspired by panel of expert Psychologists at Student Conference in London
Psychology students at The Sixth Form College, visited London to join a panel of experts discussing a range of Psychological topics & gain inspiration as to where a career in Psychology can lead…
11 December 2014
The Sixth Form College’s, Paula Blakemore nominated for Law Teacher of the Year
Teacher and Head of Humanities at The Sixth Form College, Paula Blakemore has been shortlisted for the title of Law Teacher of the Year 2015…
4 December 2014
Art Foundation Students at The Sixth Form College visit Berlin’s Art Community
Students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art Design and Media at The Sixth Form College visited Berlin, Germany to learn how the City’s history has impacted on their Art Community…
2 December 2014
Sixth Form College Students Success at Bar Mock Trials
The Sixth Form College’s Bar Mock Trial Team had a successful day at Liverpool Crown Court…
28 November 2014
Sixth Form College Students Debate at Youth Parliament Conference
Law students, Esther Alowade, Jacob Finch and Ellie Blakemore represented The Sixth Form College at the Wirral Youth Parliament Conference at Wallasey Town Hall to debate two motions…
26 November 2014
Sixth Form College Swimming Team are Top Swimmers in Merseyside
Girls Senior Freestyle Team from The Sixth Form College reached 6th place in the English Schools’ Swimming Association North West Championships, making them the top in Merseyside…
25 November 2014
Student Health Promotion Fair 2014
Health & Social Care students held their own Health Promotion Fair as part of their course to promote a variety of health related issues to fellow Sixth Form College students and staff.
14 November 2014
Fantastic turnout at our first Open Evening of the year
Students from across Wirral joined us at our Open Evening this week to find out more about what makes us Wirral’s Number One Sixth Form...
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6 November 2014
Sixth Form College Students Raise Vital Funds as Part of Citizenship Scheme...
Students from The Sixth Form College have helped to raise more than £3,700.00 for Wirral charities as part of the National Citizenship Scheme (NCS).
31 October 2014
Psychology students faced their fears when The Creepy Crawly Show came to College
Psychology students at The Sixth Form College were able to get up close to a variety of animals with visitors from The Creepy Crawly Show in order to learn more about Animal Phobias and where they come from...
23 October 2014
Sixth Form College students experience Mindfulness Training to learn how to deal with stress and anxiety.
A group of students at Wirral’s specialist Sixth Form College receive training in Mindfulness - a form of psychological training that nurtures the ability to experience the present, rather than being overwhelmed by thoughts and anxieties about past or future events...
21 October 2014
The Great BSFC Bake Off for Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Students & Staff put their culinary skills to the test for the College’s first ever Bake Off event, judged by Lee Hollywood – brother to The BBC’s own Great British Bake Off Judge Paul Hollywood - to raise money for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity…
16 October 2014
Wirral’s Sixth Form College welcomed leading employers & universities for Careers Fair event
A wide range of career sectors were represented by local, regional & national employers and universities at The Sixth Form College’s biennial Careers Fair for students across Wirral…
10 October 2014
Sixth Form College Student Tours USA’s top Universities with US Study Programme
A-level student at The Sixth Form College, Kirsty McLaren toured famous US colleges in Boston, USA during the Summer holidays with the US Sutton Trust Programme, which gives high achieving, state school students a taste of life at an American university.
3 October 2014
Sixth Form College Students get a taste of their chosen careers on prestigious work placements…
Motivated students Chloe Spree and Georgia Garland gained an insight into their chosen careers this summer by completing work experience at some of Britain’s most prestigious Banking and Law firms.
23 September 2014
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award - Final Expedition
Twenty-One Students took part in their qualifying expedition for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at The Snowdonia National Park last week...
17 September 2014
Enrichment Fair 2014
Students were able to explore a diverse range of Enrichment Opportunities including volunteering opportunities and much more at one of our largest Enrichment Fairs so far…
14 August 2014
The Sixth Form College Celebrates Record A Level Results
The Sixth Form College students and staff are celebrating another record-breaking year for A Level results.
1 July 2014
BSFC's Got Talent at The Summer Variety Show!
Our A2 Performing Arts & Musical Theatre students organised a fantastic evening for the annual BSFC Summer Variety show...
27 June 2014
The School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition
A highly successful and hugely enjoyable evening was had by all at the College’s School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition…
13 June 2014
Farewell Class of 2014
We would like to say a fond farewell to our current Year 13 students & wish them every success in the future.
3 June 2014
College Student Matthew Follows Accountancy Dream
BSFC student, Matthew Swift, is celebrating after being awarded a full scholarship which will help him achieve his dream of becoming an accountant.
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23 May 2014
BSFC Team George push raises cash for sick Wirral youngster
Twenty-one kindhearted students from The Sixth Form College have rallied to the cause of a little boy who suffers from a crippling mystery illness.
19 May 2014
BSFC Team are the best in Wirral!
The Sixth Form College’s football team claims the top spot in the Wirral Schools Cup Final...
1 May 2014
Taekwon-do and Exam Stress
Students at The Sixth Form College in Birkenhead, are being offered Taekwon-do sessions, in conjunction with Wirral UKTA Taekwon-do, twice a week throughout the revision period, to help counter exam stress.
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23 April 2014
Wirral Road Safety & Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Impart Road Safety Advice to Students
Representatives from the Merseyside Fire Brigade and the Road Safety Team at Wirral Borough Council visited The Sixth Form College with an example car wreckage to drive home to students the importance of road safety.
17 April 2014
Sixth Form College Bus Service Expands to include South Wirral Service
South Wirral Bus Service to launch at The Sixth Form College, Birkenhead in September 2014.
31 March 2014
Wirral Sixth Form College student to take part in a prestigious US study programme
Wirral Sixth Form College student is celebrating after being selected from thousands of people to take part in a prestigious US study programme.
21 March 2014
Third Round of Open Evening Success!
The Sixth Form College’s third and final Open Evening for the 2014/15 Academic year had yet another fantastic turnout.
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20 March 2014
London Visit inspires Psychologists
Psychology students visited London on a 2 day residential to learn more about various aspects of Psychology including a visit to the Science Museum to measure personality and memory...
19 March 2014
Students at The Sixth Form College return from trip to Unesco World Heritage site in Spain
A-Level Spanish students soak up the culture on a trip to Unesco World Heritage site, Salamanca in Spain.
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13 March 2014
Wirral’s sixth form college through to North West final of Youth Speaks competition
Wirral’s specialist sixth form college is celebrating after reaching the North West final of the national Rotary Youth Speaks competition...
11 March 2014
Students Experience French Culture on Trip to Paris
A Level students gain valuable insight into French culture and meet with local French Students on a weekend trip to Paris!
6 March 2014
HMS Birkenhead Memorial Unveiled
A memorial designed by Art student, Jemma Twigg, was unveiled by Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Dave Mitchell and the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE at a ceremony to commemorate the 400 soldiers that lost their lives aboard the HMS Birkenhead in 1852.
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